US Bridges

LA0546 over Icg Railroad

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 3.8 Mi. N. of LA 838 · Structure no. 053701580109451

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,470 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
6,382
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0546 over Icg Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying LA0546 over Icg Railroad in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,382 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2041. The structure is 1,470 ft (448.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0546
CrossesIcg Railroad
Location3.8 Mi. N. of LA 838
RouteState Highway 546
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49943, -92.2537
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,470 ft (448.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,382 (2021)
Projected traffic7,020 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0546 over Icg Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0546 over Icg Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0546 over Icg Railroad carry?

About 6,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0546 over Icg Railroad?

The structure is 1,470 ft (448.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns LA0546 over Icg Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.